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Republican candidate Randy Niemeyer is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District, accusing Mrvan of aligning himself with the ‘far left’ and the ‘D.C. political machine’ and neglecting the district’s conservative voters. Niemeyer, who has served on the Cedar Lake Town Council for 16 years, emphasizes his connection to the community and his understanding of the struggles faced by constituents, highlighting his personal experiences as a truck driver, small business owner, and father with college debt.

Polls closed Tuesday night in Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election, concluding a day of voting that featured high-profile races for both Democrats and Republicans in the Lehigh Valley. Leading up to the election, Northampton County officials emphasized efforts to ensure a smooth process following a voting machine malfunction in November. Lehigh Valley Republicans selected their challenger to face U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in the 7th Congressional District, while Pennsylvania state Rep. Robert Freeman faced a primary challenge from Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana. The statewide primary also cemented the lineup for the U.S. Senate race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick, which is expected to be highly competitive.